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Railroad-crossing safety plan includes 19 Eastern Connecticut towns
CTDOT proposes clearer pavement lines, renewed signs and selective trimming; construction is anticipated in 2028.
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UConn beats Temple 34–20, enters bye week at 3–3
Trey Cornist rushed for 114 yards as the Huskies finished with 505 yards of offense in Philadelphia.
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UConn fellowship supports experimental cartilage-repair research
A laboratory project combines mRNA delivery and human cartilage-on-a-chip models.
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UConn study links limited neck mobility with pitching arm injuries
Researchers followed 126 college pitchers; the reported findings show an association.
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UConn study examines how support reaches dementia caregivers
Researchers found that help offered to a spouse with dementia can also be experienced as support by their caregiver.
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UConn researcher receives $3.5 million for immune-aging research
The five-year NIH project will test an experimental stem-cell approach; it is not an available treatment.
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Storrs forum to explore the craft behind stop-motion puppets
Ballard Institute’s free October 28 discussion features UConn alum Maggie Flanagan and moderator Allison Paul.
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Regional teen leadership program plans October 27 start
Tolland Youth Services and partner agencies are offering a 12-week program, according to Patch.
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UConn receives $5 million for Storrs–Hartford workforce initiative
The five-year ASCEND project will connect career preparation, mentoring and community partnerships.
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UConn student prepares Ghana-made fashion venture with maternal-health goal
NeeVera grew through the university’s women-focused entrepreneurship program.
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UConn seeks input on new budget model at Storrs town halls
The BLUE model is being tested alongside the current process before planned fiscal 2028 implementation.
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Mansfield investigation leads to explosive-material charges, state police reporting says
State police published a case page and redacted documents; October 8 reporting describes warrants and a bomb-squad response.
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UConn men fall 2–1 to DePaul in Storrs
Grant Emerhi’s first collegiate goal cut the deficit, but the Huskies could not equalize.
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UConn women rally for 2–2 draw at Xavier
Anaya Johnson’s equalizer extended the Huskies’ unbeaten run to five games.
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UConn men face Syracuse at Mohegan Sun in October 13 exhibition
The scheduled 7 p.m. preseason game follows the women’s October 12 exhibition at the same arena. Exhibition results are separate from regular-season records.
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Eastern’s first women’s flag football team prepares for spring debut on new Mansfield field
The university is building a varsity program around a new turf facility as women’s flag football advances through the NCAA’s emerging-sport process.
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All calendarsFree Community Paint Day
Oct 20, 2026 · 5:00 PM · Lenard Hall, 450 South Eagleville Road, Storrs Mansfield
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